10th English Paper Solutions Set 2 : CBSE Delhi Previous Year 2015

General Instructions
:(i) The question paper is
divided into three sections :

Section
A

:

Reading

20
marks

Section
B

:

Writing &
Grammar

25
marks

Section
C

:

Literature

25
marks

(ii) All questions are
compulsory.(iii) You may attempt any
section at a time.(iv) All questions of that
particular section must be attempted in the correct
order:

Q1 :

Read the passage given below :

(1) The hopping kangaroo is a familiar sight in every snapshot
relating to Australia. Member of the kangaroo family can be as
small as a rat or as big as a man. Kangaroos are found mainly in
Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea. Kangaroos which are
big-footed marsupials that evolved in Australia use their short
front legs like arms. The mansized kangaroos of Australia are
capable of speeding up to 88 km/hr for short distances, their
means of locomotion being their powerful hind legs, which carry
them over the ground in jumps of 9 m or more at a time.

(2) Weighing around 70 kg they have an average lifespan of around
six to eight years and a maximum lifetime of 20 years. When
bothered by predators kangaroos often head for the water,
standing submerged to the chest, and attempting to drown the
attacker by holding him under water. Another defensive technique
is to get their back to a tree and kick and their adversary with
their clawed hind feet, sometimes with sufficient force to kill a
man. Normally shy animals, they alert other kangaroos to danger
by beating on the ground with their hand feet. This loud alarm
signal carries over a long distance.

(3) The tail is important for kangaroos. It holds them in balance
and supports them when they sit or fight against other kangaroos.
The kangaroo uses its short legs as arms. With them it scratches
itself, cleans its fur and holds branches when its eats leaves.
Kangaroos are marsupials and the females carry newborns in a
pouch in front of their abdomens. The babies are born small and
climb up into the safety of the pouch. There for the next 225
days or so, they eat, sleep, and grow. Once they reach full
development they leave the pouch. A young kangaroo that leaves
the pouch is called a 'joey'. To keep from getting too hot the
kangaroos take naps in the afternoon and do most of their gazing
at night. But the best stay-cool secret of these creatures is the
spit bath ! Kangaroos drool and lick saliva all over their faces
and bodies to cool down.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the above
passage, complete the following sentences with appropriate
words/phrases.

a) When followed by predators kangaroos submerge __________ and
__________.

b) The powerful hind legs help kangaroos to __________.

c) Kangaroos are mainly found in Australia and are __________.

d) They use their front legs to __________.

e) Kangaroos warn others of danger by __________.

f) The secret of kangaroos to stay cool is __________.

g) They use their tails to __________.

h) Before becoming 'joeys' the young ones stay in the __________
and __________.

Answer :

a) to the chest in water and attempt to drown the attackers by
holding them under water
b) locomote over the ground and take jumps of 9 m or more at a
time
c) big-footed marsupials
d) scratch themselves, clean their fur and hold branches when they
eat leaves
e) beating the ground with their hind feet
f) the spit bath
g) hold them in balance and support them when they fight against
other kangaroos
h) pouches in front of their mothers”™ abdomens
and eat, sleep and grow for 225 days or so

Q2 :

Read the passage given below :

1. It is rare to find someone with a good technical and
communication skills. You can get far ahead of your colleagues if
you combine the two early in your career. People will judge,
evaluate, promote or block you based on your communication
skills. Since habits form by repeating both goods and bad forms
of communication, learn to observe great communicators and adopt
their styles and traits − in written and
verbal forms. The art of listening and learning from each and
every interaction, is another secret recipe. Develop the
subconscious habit of listening to yourself as you speak and know
when to pause.

2. Learning what not to say is probably more important than
learning what to say. As your career develops, you will realize
that the wise speak less. Speak when you have value to add, else
refrain. Poorly constructed e-mails with grammatical errors are
acceptable between friends, but they should be seriously avoided
while communicating formally with your seniors. Avoid any
communication in an emotional state when you might say things you
will regret later. One unnecessary word uttered at the wrong time
or place can ruin a relationship, career or even your life. Such
is the power of words. If such a thing happens, you should
immediately apologise, else it may haunt you for life.

3. Another problem to overcome is speaking too fast, Since our
minds are working faster than our speech, we are inclined to
speak fast. This does not necessarily mean that the person
hearing it will get it any faster. On the contrary, it is always
the reverse. So slow down, think before you speak. "When I get
ready to speak to people," Abraham Lincoln said, "I spend
two-thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and
one-third thinking what I want to say." Adding humour and wit is
also essential. But realize that not all jokes are funny and
observe certain boundaries. Never say anything that could offend.
Remember you are not a comedian who must offend as many people as
you can to be witty.

2.1 Answer the following question briefly.

a. Why is it necessary to have good communication skills?
b. How can communication skills be developed?
c. What according to the writer should be avoided while
communicating?
d. Why should you be careful when you ten to be humorous?

2.2 Choose the most appropriate meanings of the given words from
the options provided.

a. evaluate

(i) estimate
(ii) assume
(iii) punish
(iv) evolve

b. trait

(i) treaty
(ii) trail
(iii) quality
(iv) liberty

c. utter

(i) flatter
(ii) speak
(iii) rot
(iv) unique

d. haunt

(i) hunt
(ii) chant
(iii) trouble
(iv) avoid

Answer :

2.1
a) It is necessary to have good communication skills because people
judge, evaluate, promote or block a person on the basis of his/her
communication skills.
b) Communication skills can be developed by observing great
communicators and adopting their styles and traits both in written
and verbal forms.
c) Speaking unnecessarily, speaking too fast, sending formal
e-mails with grammatical errors in them and holding emotional
conversations that one might regret later should be avoided while
communicating.
d) One should be careful enough to observe boundaries and not utter
anything that could offend anyone.
2.2
a. (i) estimate
b. (iii) quality
c. (ii) speak
d. (iii) trouble

Q3 :

The tourism industry can bring valuable income to the country.
Using your ideas along with ideas from the MCB unit, Travel and
Tourism, write a letter to the editor of a popular daily on how
the government and the public can boost the development of this
industry. Write the letter in 100-120 words. You are Rama/Ram, 4
Rani Road, Ranchi.

OR

The youth of different states should be given a chance to meet one
another through national meets and other programmes. Taking ideas
from the MCB unit, National Integration and your own ideas write an
article in 100-120 words on the topic, Youth and National
Integration You are Ram/Rama.

Answer :

4 Rani Road,
Ranchi
19 March 2015
The Editor
The Hindu Daily
Ranchi
Sir,
Subject: The tourism industry needs a boost
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to bring
to light the issue of the requirement of boost in the tourism
industry.
We know that tourism is necessary for every country. It is a major
source of income for both, the locals and the government. But in
India, tourism has not been given its due. With only an average of
4 million tourists annually, India is way behind countries like
Russia and Singapore. Increasing tourists will increase employment
in tourism industry and eventually increasing the quality of life
of thousands.
It is high time that tourism be given its long awaited due. We need
to design schemes to keep our tourists safe and happy. The
monuments and other tourist spots should be preserved. Extensive
work should be done on the cleanliness and beautification of the
country so as to make it attractive for the foreign tourists. The
government needs improve the hotels industry for the convenience of
the tourists. Moreover, every citizen should put put forth his/her
hospitable nature towards the tourist so that they do not leave our
country disappointed.
Yours sincerely,
Rama

OR

Youth and National Integration
By Ram

India is a country where diversity plays a vital role. The
Indian population comprises of many different races, religions,
cultures and languages. Fostering national unity among everyone is
the most difficult task in India today. Citizens of our country
seem to have forgotten that unity is strength. Thus, national
integration is the need of the hour. People should be educated on
this topic. And what better audience than the youth.
Through schools and colleges, the young men and women should be
taught that India is one and the differences are only superficial.
For this, the textbooks should be suitably revised. Moreover,
exchange programmes should be taken up to give the youth the chance
to meet and grow acquaintanceship with others and their cultures.
This will make the youth understand how even diversity brings us
close.
Such programmes should emphasise upon the oneness of the people,
rather than the differences. For this, media can also be a good
medium to effectively educate the youth and develop national
consciousness.

Q4 :

Write a short story in 150-200 words on the basis of the hints
provided. Raghav walked fast. It was getting dark. He then
realised that he had lost his way ..........

OR

It was late night. Anjali was about to switch off the light and
go to bed when she saw a light outside the window. On close
observation she realised that it was a fire ..........

Fill in the blanks choosing the most appropriate options from the
ones given below. Write the answers in your answer-sheet against
the correct blank numbers.
There are four trees in the garden. (a)
branches sway in the breeze. The children play (b)
the trees. Some of the girls

How does the lesson, 'A Shady Plot' remind us that man has no
right to invoke supernatural powers through Ouija boards, Tarot
cards etc to solve his problems and that one should face life
boldly and overcome difficulties using wit and intelligence.
Write in 80−100 words.

OR

Respect for all forms of life is an essential value. Unmindful
destruction of nature and its creatures deserves just punishment.
Write in 80−100 words this essential value as
brought out in the poem, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.

Attempt the following in 150-200 words.
Bring out the importance of the diary in Anne's life.OR
Why does Anne call herself 'a bundle of contradictions'?OR
What was the incident of the Frost King? How did it affect
Helen?OR
Write a character sketch of Bishop Brooks as he appears in Helen
Keller's − The Story of My Life.